Three injured on U.S. 258 crash

An early afternoon crash on U.S. 258 sent three people to the hospital.

By TABITHA CLARK - Daily News Staff

An early afternoon crash on U.S. 258 sent three people to the hospital.

Trooper M.P. Jones of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said that at around 12:46 p.m., a white Ford Mustang was traveling northwest in the center turn lane of U.S. 258, attempting to make a left turn onto N.C. 111.

The driver of the Mustang turned directly in front of a silver Chevrolet Impala that was traveling southeast on U.S. 258.

“I believe there were several vehicles turning onto N.C. 111,” Jones said. “They were probably following the vehicle in front of them and saw the Impala too late.”

Jones said the Mustang was hit in the right front quarter panel and the front passenger door.

“It was a pretty serious collision,” he said. “The driver of the Impala was doing the speed limit and didn’t have time to hit his brakes. It was basically a 55-mph impact.”

Jones said the driver of the Impala was transported by Onslow EMS to Onslow Memorial Hospital. The driver and passenger of the Mustang were airlifted to New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

Jones wanted to verify the names of those involved and their conditions before releasing any names to the media.

He said the driver of the Impala was not at fault, and citations are pending for the crash.

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